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Resource Center.

Real help, when conversation isn't enough.

If you're in crisis right now

You don't have to figure this out alone. These lines are free, confidential, and answer 24/7.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US)

Free, confidential, 24/7. Call or text 988.

988

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 (US, UK, Canada, Ireland).

Text HOME to 741741

International Association for Suicide Prevention

Find a crisis line in your country.

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth)

24/7 crisis support. Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.

1-866-488-7386

Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 988 then press 1. Text 838255.

988 then 1
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Mental Health

National organizations with screening tools, education, and warm lines.

NAMI HelpLine

1-800-950-6264 — Mon–Fri 10am–10pm ET.

1-800-950-6264

SAMHSA National Helpline

1-800-662-4357 — free, 24/7, treatment referrals.

1-800-662-4357

Mental Health America Screening

Free, anonymous mental health screenings.

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Financial Hardship

Help with rent, utilities, food, and unexpected bills.

211 (US & Canada)

Dial 211 for local help with rent, food, utilities, childcare.

211

FindHelp.org

Search free and low-cost local services by ZIP.

LIHEAP (energy bill help)

Federal program for heating/cooling assistance.

Feeding America food bank locator

Find a food bank near you.

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Relationships & Safety

Support for domestic violence, abuse, and unhealthy relationships.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233. 24/7, confidential.

1-800-799-7233

Love Is Respect

Support for dating abuse. Text LOVEIS to 22522.

RAINN (sexual assault)

1-800-656-4673. 24/7.

1-800-656-4673
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Addiction & Recovery

Help with substance use and pathways to recovery.

SAMHSA Treatment Locator

Find treatment near you. 1-800-662-4357.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Find a local AA meeting.

Narcotics Anonymous

Find an NA meeting near you.

SMART Recovery

Science-based alternative to 12-step.

In The Rooms

Online recovery meetings, 24/7.

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Housing Assistance

Rental help, emergency shelter, and housing programs.

HUD Rental Assistance

Find local public housing and Section 8 programs.

211 — Emergency Shelter

Dial 211 for emergency housing and shelter referrals in the US & Canada.

211

National Coalition for the Homeless

Resources, advocacy, and local referrals.

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Employment & Career

Free job search, training, and workforce development.

CareerOneStop

Free job search, training, and résumé help from the US Dept. of Labor.

American Job Centers

Free in-person career services nationwide.

Goodwill Career Services

Free job training and placement programs.

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Food Assistance

Food banks, meal programs, and SNAP.

Feeding America Food Bank Locator

Find a food bank near you.

SNAP (Food Stamps)

Check eligibility and apply for SNAP benefits.

WIC (Women, Infants, Children)

Food and nutrition support for families.

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Community & Family

Transportation, veterans, childcare, education.

Veterans Crisis Line

Dial 988 then press 1. Text 838255.

988 then 1

VA Benefits

Healthcare, education, housing for veterans.

211 — Transportation & Childcare

Dial 211 for local transportation help and childcare resources.

211

Federal Student Aid

Free application for college and trade-school aid.

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